Senior Security Architect

Ready to shape the future of secure software?

Are you a seasoned security expert seeking your next big challenge—or a talented software architect ready to specialize in security? Join us as a Senior Security Architect and become a driving force behind the security strategy of our global SaaS product suite. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic, cloud-first environment.

Your Role

As a Senior Security Architect, you will:

• Lead Application Security Development: Define application security requirements in collaboration with key stakeholders and design robust, tailored technical security solutions for our products in a public cloud environment.
• Champion Secure Development Practices: Establish, maintain, and drive the adoption of secure development policies and best practices within our application teams.
• Provide Expert Support: Play a critical role in security incident analysis, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation strategies as part of our comprehensive vulnerability management processes.
• Assess and Manage Risks: Conduct security assessments in high-priority areas and actively contribute to our risk management efforts.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We value team players who thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for learning and innovation. Whether you're a security veteran or a software architect looking to specialize in security, this role offers exciting challenges and growth opportunities.

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Key Qualifications

To excel in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

• Proven Expertise: Strong background in application development or security architecture, with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing secure solutions.
• Secure Development Knowledge: Deep understanding of secure development practices and a track record of successfully driving their adoption across teams.
• Cloud Security Experience: Solid knowledge of security architecture in public cloud environments, including familiarity with network infrastructure and security tools such as WAF, IDS/IPS.
• Security Requirements Expertise: Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and defining security requirements to meet company and project needs.
• Threat Analysis Skills: Proven experience in conducting security assessments, threat modeling, and identifying risks in complex systems.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to addressing security challenges.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Additionally, we would love to see some of following:

• Hands-On Cloud Experience: Practical experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Standards and Compliance: Familiarity with security compliance standards and best practices, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISAE, OWASP, NIST, or HIPAA.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in the security domain (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or similar).
  
  

The experience with AI tools, frameworks or applications is considered a strong asset. We highly value candidates who demonstrate curiosity, a proactive mindset and a willingness to explore and incorporate AI-driven technologies into their work. We encourage growth in this area and provide opportunities for experimentation and learning.

What We Offer

• For Experienced Security Professionals: Take on complex challenges in a large-scale public cloud environment, working with cutting-edge technologies.
• For Aspiring Security Architects: Build on your strong software architecture foundation and grow into a specialized security role with ample support and learning opportunities.
  
  

We offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. As a company, we are committed to your well-being and want to make sure you have an excellent work-life balance. We offer you an opportunity to build your career in an international environment and to develop and learn continuously.

What sets us apart is our unique company culture. At Basware, collaboration is at the core of everything we do. The 'We' spirit unites us and fosters a sense of inclusion, igniting a genuine passion for success and a shared celebration of achievements. Regardless of our backgrounds, we are all Baswareans.

Your office will be in Espoo, Tampere or Pori but you also have a flexible opportunity to work partly remotely with our hybrid working model.

In addition, we offer

• Competitive salary and company incentive program
• Lunch and recreational benefits, transferable to dental care or massages
• Occupational and mental health services
• Hobby clubs and gym
• Free parking space and bicycle or subsidized commuter ticket benefit
• Employee awards and team social events
• Good learning opportunities, e.g. LinkedIn Learning license
• and more!
  
  

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited by the challenge, apply now and help shape the future of Basware.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the ‘I’m interested’ link.

Our recruitment process will include pre-employment actions such as enhanced background screening and reference check.

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